Innoen Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection 500mg

Adult dosage

(Capsules) As vancomycin, administer 500 mg (potency) daily, divided over 7-10 days. In severe cases, it can be divided into 2g (potency) daily, with a total daily dose not to exceed 2g. (Injection) Administer 500 mg (potency) every 6 hours or 1g (potency) every 12 hours via intravenous drip infusion. Dose reduction may be necessary for renal impairment and elderly patients.

Children's dosage

(Capsules) Administer 40 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per day, divided into 3-4 doses, for 7-10 days, with a total daily dose not to exceed 2g. Adjust according to age and symptoms. (Injection)

This drug should not be used in patients with a history of allergic reactions to this drug or its components. This drug should be used with caution in patients with allergies to certain antibiotics, hearing problems, renal impairment, elderly patients, and those with vestibular and cochlear damage. While using this drug, symptoms such as severe allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, hearing loss, renal function decline, and skin rashes may occasionally occur, so it is important to monitor symptoms closely. This drug helps treat infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, and it is ineffective against Gram-negative bacteria or fungi. Prolonged or excessive use can lead to resistant strains, so it is crucial to administer it only for the necessary duration. This drug should be used cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women after consulting a physician, particularly regarding its effects on the fetus or newborn. Elderly patients or those with impaired renal function should undergo renal function tests before administration, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. Inform your doctor if you are using other drugs that have nephrotoxic or neurotoxic effects, as this may exacerbate side effects. Regular hearing tests and renal function monitoring are recommended during treatment with this drug. Overdose may lead to renal dysfunction or hearing loss, which may require emergency treatment. This drug is primarily administered intravenously, and the infusion rate should be adjusted slowly to minimize the risk of side effects. If diarrhea, abdominal pain, or fever develops following antibiotic use, pseudomembranous colitis should be suspected, and immediate medical consultation is advised. If severe skin rashes or allergic symptoms occur, stop administering the drug immediately and inform medical personnel.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, shock, anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), vasculitis, eighth cranial nerve disorder, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms,

Mild side effects

• Hypotension
• discomfort
• oral abnormalities
• wheezing
• dizziness
• changes in stool
• tinnitus
• sweating
• decreased platelets
• reversible agranulocytosis

This drug should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

This is an injection filled with a colorless, transparent vial containing white to light yellowish-brown freeze-dried powder.

Package unit

1 vial (500mg potency) x 10/carton